📦 Basic information
Name: Monster Energy The Doctor — carbonated energy drink
Format: 500 ml
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Brand: Monster Energy
This energy drink is one of Monster’s fruitier variants, originally associated with the legendary MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi (“The Doctor”), and offers a classic energy boost with a citrusy fruit profile and a hint of punch.
🧾 Ingredients
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Water carbonated with CO₂
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Sugar and glucose syrup – sweeteners and energy source
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Fruit juices from concentrates (4 %) – orange, lemon (for a fruitier flavour)
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Lemon pulp and flavourings
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Taurine (0.4 %) – an amino acid commonly found in energy drinks
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Caffeine (0.03 %) – a stimulant to boost energy
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Acidity regulators (citrates, calcium lactate)
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Ginseng root extract, guarana seed extract
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L-carnitine-L-tartrate, inositol, D-glucuronolactone, maltodextrin
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B vitamins – niacin (B3), B6, riboflavin (B2), B12
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Citric acid, preservative (potassium sorbate)
(A comprehensive energy formula combining stimulants and flavourings.)
☕ Taste and character
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Profile: fruity, citrusy and slightly sweet – often described as a citrus lemonade or sparkling fruit punch, rather than the classic bitter energy drink flavour.
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Character: a sweeter and fruitier energy drink with a distinct orange and lemon aroma, whilst still delivering the standard energy boost associated with the Monster brand.
⚡ Nutritional information (approximate) (per 100 ml / per 500 ml)
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Energy: approx. 296 kJ (70 kcal) / 1481 kJ (≈348 kcal) (18 % RDA)
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Carbohydrates: approx. 18 g / 88 g (34 % RDA)
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of which sugars: approx. 17 g / 83 g (≈93 % RDA)
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Salt: approx. 0.06 g / 0.30 g (5% RDA)
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B vitamins (B2, B3, B6, B12): significant percentages of the daily reference values—e.g. niacin up to 266 % RDA and B12 up to 500 % RDA per 500 ml.
(Nutritional values calculated based on available data for Monster The Doctor in EU packaging.)
☕ Caffeine content and effects
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Caffeine: approx. ~32 mg / 100 ml → ~160 mg / 500 ml, which is a typical amount for energy drinks of this size; it has a stimulating effect on alertness and concentration.
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Other stimulants such as taurine, guarana and ginseng may contribute to a feeling of energy and mental stimulation.
📌 Warnings and storage
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High caffeine and sugar content: not suitable for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or people who are sensitive to caffeine or have cardiovascular conditions.
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Maximum recommended daily intake: one pack (500 ml).
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Serve chilled and store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
📊 Summary
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Type: energy drink – carbonated
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Volume: 500 ml
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Flavour: citrus and fruit (orange + lemon)
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Ingredients: caffeine, taurine, B vitamins, fruit concentrates, ginseng, guarana
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Energy content: ~70 kcal/100 ml (≈348 kcal/500 ml)
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Caffeine: ~160 mg/500 ml
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Character: a refreshing, fruitier Monster energy drink with the classic stimulating effect.
💡 Tip: This variant is popular if you want a fruitier and more fizzy profile than classic energy drinks, but still with the high energy boost typical of the Monster brand.